Do you prefer animals to people?

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I have seen this question on a few autism test. I'm curious how other respond to it

I think in many cases I do prefer animals to humans. I can relate to them better sometimes. I get especially close to cats and horses.

Without knowing both, I'd rather be around an animal.

I would rather be around animals than people (excepting those I love) but I would prefer rocks.

People are people and animals are like people to me.

My father used to tell people that I thought animals were people. He also said that I liked animals better than people.
They called me the animal lady.
It seems so natural to relate to animals.

Although there have been people I've loved, I strongly agree that I basically prefer animals to people. People, and connections to them, are ALWAYS complicated; bonding with animals never is.

A friendship with an animal is simple, pure and unburdened by weird dynamics. The company of animals is also soothing and calming; when I've been around animals and no humans for an hour or two, I feel like I've just taken the best medication in the world. Bathed in serotonin.

I had a better relationship with my cats than with any person during my adolescence and young adulthood.

Animals and people I?m comfortable with are easy company. In general though I prefer the simplicity of animals, and as long as you are fair to them the payback comes without any strings attached.

Some of my most loyal friends have always been animals, but honesty permits me to admit I tend to have better conversations with people.

Yes, I definitely prefer animals to humans in general.

My loved ones change it a little. My love for my mother is as deep (but different) from my love for the pet turtles and the collie we had in the past. I cared more for my beloved pets than for any friend I've had. That doesn't mean I didn't care for the human friends, it's just that I loved my pets. They were like family. The friends were not.

Obviously I care more about my family (and pets when I had them) than I do a strange animal. I care way more for a strange animal than a strange human.

Animals are a lot less stressful to me and I enjoy meeting and being around them. But it falls short of the best company which is a person you really like.

But I don't need much beyond my immediate family, so would more easily add new animals to my life then people.

I didn't think I preferred animals to people but after observing myself at parties and other peoples homes I realize I'm more interested in the pets than the homeowners or party goers. I guess I do prefer animals to people I just didn't know it.

I would go so far as to say that animals are people to me. People with fur, feathers, scales, etc. And who are a lot easier to understand and interact with than the Naked Ape.

It's been two months since I moved out of my parents house and you know what I realize? I really miss their dog but I don't miss them. I'm really looking forward to seeing our poodle this thanksgiving but I don't have the same strong feelings for my own parents.

I like people, but they can be so unpredictable and difficult to get to know. Animals are such easy companions, and, like my dog, are always up for the usual activities.